Issue #1924

A MULTI-PURPOSE COMBINATION PLANE, No. 45, by STANLEY. This example is in nearly new condition in the bottom of its original pasteboard box. It is complete with both sets of rods, all original cutting irons and all original stops and screws.Auction: SC16-747 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

A rare and early SCREW ARM SASH MOLDING PLANE by Jo Gramling, Berks County, Pennsylvania. This plane is marked with Gramling's A-designated imprint, which rates four stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition. From the Collection of John M. Ross, Wilmington, Delaware.Auction: SC16-581 Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00

A CLASSIC "TRADE" TYPE "ULTIMATUM" BRACE. This ebony and brass brace is marked with a royal "Crest" in the manner of a Marples "Ultimatum", but is not marked with a maker name. It has been professionally burnished and is ready to display.Auction: SC16-102 Estimate: $250.00 - $500.00

A RETRACTABLE REEL PLUMB BOB, No. 2, by STANLEY. This, the larger of Stanley's two sizes of integral reel plumb bobs made under a patent granted April 28, 1974 to Justus A. Traut, is marked with the maker name on the reel. It is in top collector quality condition.Auction: SC16-187 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

An early EBONY, BRASS AND IVORY OCTANT. This ca. 1850's instrument is missing a section of inlay from the center of the instrument, but is otherwise in excellent condition.Auction: SC16-486 Estimate: $200.00 - $400.00

An unusual SMALL SIZE CALCULATOR by the Monroe Calculating Machine Company, Orange, New Jersey. This mechanical marvel has thirteen positions on the carriage. It is in top collector quality condition. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: SL16-521 Estimate: $40.00 - $80.00

THREE UNUSED FOLDING RULES, all by STANLEY. A No. 62 1/2 marked with the designation "S.C.U.S.A." for "Signal Corps" that was included in a tool kit; a No. 62 C caliper caliper rule; and a No. 32 caliper. All are in top collector quality condition.Auction: SC16-611 Estimate: $90.00 - $180.00

An EXTRA CLEAN RECONNAISSANCE TRANSIT, No. 9, by the Buff & Buff Manufacturing Company, Boston, Massachusetts. This instrument has a 3 1/2" compass needle and a 7 1/2" scope. It is in top condition in its original fitted mahogany case. From the Collection of Dale, Riedesel, Twin Falls, Idaho.Auction: SC16-639 Estimate: $400.00 - $800.00

An example of BANKE'S PATENT CABINET SCRAPER as patented and produced by John H. Banke of Dayton, Ohio. This example is marked with the designation "Pat. Appl'd". The U.S. Patent for this innovation was issued to Banke on February 2, 1909. From the Collection of Tom Lamond.Auction: SL16-113 Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00

A TWO AND ONE-HALF INCH CUTTING WIDTH PANEL RAISING PLANE, No. 114, by the Ohio Tool Company, Columbus, Ohio. This plane has a single sole fence, an adjustable iron depth stop and a wedge lock nicker spur. It is in top collector quality condition and clearly marked with the maker name and product number.Auction: SC16-452 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00

A rare SOLID STEEL TOOL HANDLE, No. 600, by the Millers Falls Company, Millers Falls, Massachusetts. This well preserved example is marked on the top of the handle cap with the product number and maker name. Complete with the full complement of eight original tools in unused condition. From the Personal Reserve Collection of Neil Stoll, Dexter, MichiganAuction: SC16-626 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

A ROSEWOOD AND BRASS EIGHT-INCH SIZE TRY SQUARE by Disston & Morss. This square, which is not marked with the D. & M. imprint, has an integral level in the handle and it retains its original scribe in the base. There is a small "hang" hole in the body, but the square is otherwise in superb condition.Auction: SL16-80 Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00

A PATENTED DOUBLE CLAW HAMMER by the Double Claw Hammer Company, Brooklyn, New York. This iconic hammer was patented on November 4, 1902 by George F. Voight of San Francisco, California. It retains its original handle and is in excellent condition. The head is clearly marked with the patent date.Auction: SC16-629 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00

A PATENT NICKEL PLATED CORNER BRACE as patented by Stephen McClellan of San Marcos, Texas on June 8, 1897. Although these are fitted with chucks marked with the Millers Falls Company name, they were likely added to braces produced independently by the patentee. This one is complete and in top collector quality condition.Auction: SC16-680 Estimate: $125.00 - $250.00

A rare PHILADELPHIA MAKER RABBET MOLDING PLANE by John E. Spayd, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Spayd is documented as having worked in Philadelphia in the 1830's. This plane is marked with his "A1" designated imprint, which rates four stars for rarity in American Wooden Planes, Fourth Edition.Auction: SL16-770 Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00

A LATER "BEDROCK" JOINTER PLANE, No. 607, by STANLEY. The body of this plane has been shortened by 1 1/2" and the sides have been remachined, but the plane is otherwise in excellent working condition. A 6 1/2, if you will.Auction: SL16-483 Estimate: $50.00 - $100.00

TWO EXTRA CLEAN WOODWORKING PLANES, both by STANLEY. A No. 12 scraper plane that retains its original Stanley cutting iron and a No. 79 double side rabbet plane having black japan finish, both in top condition, are included in this pairing.Auction: SC16-480 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00

A extremely rare CROWN REED MOLDING PLANE by Stothert, Bath, England. This most unusual quadruple boxed plane has an arched profile that cuts a cascade bead profile on a piece of work. A most unusual special purpose molding plane in excellent collector quality condition. From the Collection of John M. Ross, Wilmington, Delaware.Auction: SC16-205 Estimate: $100.00 - $200.00

A LOT OF BRASS & BRASS APPOINTED ITEMS including a mallet, bevel, level tongs, a try square, a chisel, a tubing cutter, a pin vise and a patternmaker's double end fillet tool.Auction: SL16-486 Estimate: $60.00 - $120.00